2009 Domaine Favray, Mathilde de Favray, Pouilly-Fume

Vintage:

2009

Grape variety:

Sauvignon Blanc

Origin:

France, Loire, Central Loire

Appellation:

Pouilly-Fume

Date tasted:

1 March 2012

Price when tasted:

£13.99

Tasting notes

01/03/2012

From the appellation across the Loire from Sancere, this is a fine dovetailing of mineral lines and pure flavours. Classically styled, it delivers great value through tangy, breezy citrus notes, hints of elderflower and a squeeze of lemon juice. Alc: 13%.

From the appellation across the Loire from Sancere, this is a fine dovetailing of mineral lines and pure flavours. Classically styled, it delivers great value through tangy, breezy citrus notes, hints of elderflower and a squeeze of lemon juice. Alc: 13%.

Stockists & Price

Latest poll

You may have heard of a new wine gadget selling for just under US$300 called 'Coravin' which claims to allow wine to be tasted multiple times from the same bottle without ever removing the cork. Are you...

Intrigued. It sounds like a great idea and I would be interested in buying one (1263 vote, 29%)

Cautious, I would have to see it in action before I made my mind up (1239 vote, 28%)

Sceptical, I wouldn't risk it with my old and rare vintages (687 vote, 16%)

Not interested - if I want a glass of wine I'll just open the bottle (1179 vote, 27%)